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Think of a mechanism for different resolution of conversion conflicts

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Description

Based on:
https://github.com/linksplatform/Converters/blob/8c5940357b2ef68292422b169da6fec5f69f3201/To.cs#L12-L18
If a source type value is greater than the target type's `MaxValue` it is called a conversion conflict.

The current way to resolve it is to use target type's `MaxValue` as _the closest matching value_.

There different ways to resolve the same conflict:
* Throw an exception.
* Reset value to default.
* `System.Convert` logic.
* Use of explicit `IConvertible` interface implementations, for example [Int64.IConvertible.ToInt32](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.int64.system-iconvertible-toint32?view=netframework-4.8)
* Other user-defined behavior.

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Research direction

Start with To.cs lines 12-18 and trace how values above the target type's MaxValue are currently handled. Compare the listed resolution strategies, including System.Convert and explicit IConvertible implementations, and determine the API and behavior needed for user-defined choices. Done means the project has an agreed mechanism for selecting and testing conflict resolution behavior.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
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Over a week
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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